When do you need to reassess your portfolio? Strategy & Education

When do you need to reassess your portfolio?

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Most of us will need to review our investment portfolios from time to time, sometimes due to events outside our control. Learn about some of the common reasons to review your portfolio.

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Three investing principles to live by Strategy & Education

Three investing principles to live by

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There are plenty of investing tips out there, but markets are unpredictable. While there’s no magic formula to get rich, you can adopt some sound principles to guide your investing journey.

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What does the jobs report mean for investors? Strategy & Education

What does the jobs report mean for investors?

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The jobs report is issued by the Australian Bureau of Statistics every month. Find out what’s in the report, why it’s important, and how it could affect investors.

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Three practical ways to manage your risk when investing Strategy & Education

Three practical ways to manage your risk when investing

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Discover three strategies for managing investment risk: how to set risk/reward ratios, using conditional orders to protect your portfolio, and the benefits of diversifying your investments.

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Stock charts explained Strategy & Education

Stock charts explained

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Who invented stock charts, and what can we use them for? Get an introduction to the most common types of stock charts and learn how they can help investors.

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What to consider when managing investing risk Strategy & Education

What to consider when managing investing risk

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Explore the theory and tools of risk management. What does managing risk mean for investors? How do you work out your risk tolerance? And, what should you do when things don't go to plan?

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The power of online communities Strategy & Education

The power of online communities

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Joining an online community can deliver real-life benefits. Find out what makes a good online community tick, and how investors use these forums to exchange support, strategies, and stock ideas.

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What is the business cycle? Strategy & Education

What is the business cycle?

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How does the business cycle work? And what does it have to do with the share market? Here’s what you need to know about the business cycle when you're an investor.

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What’s your investment persona? Strategy & Education

What’s your investment persona?

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Are you a hands-on or hands-off investor? Is one better than the other? Find out how to get the best of both worlds by using a blended approach of active and passive investment strategies.

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Getting a grip on asset allocation Strategy & Education

Getting a grip on asset allocation

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There’s no such thing as an investment with a 100% guarantee on returns. That’s why it’s so important not to put all your eggs in one basket. But how do you pick the baskets?

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What does buying shares mean for you as an investor? Stock Insight

What does buying shares mean for you as an investor?

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How do investors make money from shares? Can they have any influence over the companies they’ve invested in? Find out what it means to be a shareholder, and what rights you may be entitled to.

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Understanding small and mid-caps with Wise-Owl Strategy & Education

Understanding small and mid-caps with Wise-Owl

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Want to learn about companies outside of blue-chip household names? Simon Herrmann from Wise-Owl examines the opportunities and risks of investing in small and mid-caps over larger companies.

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Seven tips for choosing what shares to buy Strategy & Education

Seven tips for choosing what shares to buy

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Trying to choose a company to invest in can be overwhelming, especially when you’re new to shares. Here are seven tips on where you can start your research.

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How is the sharemarket categorised? Strategy & Education

How is the sharemarket categorised?

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How do you choose shares when there are over 2,200 companies trading on the ASX? Try starting your research with a sharemarket category like market sector, industry, or market capitalisation.

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Six things every investor should consider in their investment plan Strategy & Education

Six things every investor should consider in their investment plan

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Sticking to an investment plan is the key to success for many investors. We look at why planning is so important, and how to write an investment plan that works for you.

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